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Estates, Buildings + Property
Building Maintenance Skills
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Building Maintenance Skills

Kendal
Level 1 Qualification
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Starts September 2024 6:00pm - 9:00pm Full-time In person

Overview

This qualification is for those wishing to gain some understanding and practical experience of the variety of trades in the Construction industry. This course will offer you an excellent foundation in various general construction subjects, such as Basic Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing, Tiling and Brickwork. You will cover the theory behind trades as well as practical skills. You will also develop knowledge skills in health and safety in the workplace, and construction technology.

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Building Maintenance Skills

This qualification is assessed by building a photographic portfolio of practical work that you have undertaken and completed and a Health and Safety assessment workbook.

At a glance

  • This qualification meets the needs of the learners who work or would like to work in the construction industry, or are looking for some skills to help them DIY at home. Following successful completion of the course you might want to try honing your Joinery Skills in our Furniture Craft night class or consider applying for a construction based Apprenticeship with a local employer.
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